Solutions for a Europe where digital technologies, innovation and AI can foster more effective public services, healthcare, infrastructure and competitive jobs, as well as participation.
CHALLENGES IDENTIFIED FOR THE EUROPEAN CIVIC HACKATHON
Lack or poor digital literacy and IT skills
Lack of or poor digitalized public services (including lack of a Digital Transformation Strategy)
Cybersecurity issues
Solutions for a Europe with a cleaner environment, more affordable energy, smarter transport, and an overall better quality of life.
CHALLENGES IDENTIFIED FOR THE EUROPEAN CIVIC HACKATHON
Poor air quality and excessive noise affect public health especially in urban areas in Europe.
Traffic congestion impacts the environment and human health in urban areas in Europe.
There are increasing amounts of emissions and waste in both rural and urban areas in Europe.
There is a lack of or poor infrastructure for renewable energy sources.
Deforestation causes climate change, desertification, soil erosion, fewer crops, flooding, and increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
There is a lack of awareness among citizens regarding sustainability issues.
Solutions for a Europe based on social justice and solidarity, providing decent work, social protection, and combating poverty and social exclusion.
CHALLENGES IDENTIFIED FOR THE EUROPEAN CIVIC HACKATHON
Poor promoting and supporting measures for social inclusion especially in rural areas in Europe
Inclusion of minorities in terms of decent Jobs/work, and education
Inclusion of migrants, especially in crisis situations (war, natural calamities, etc.)
Equal access to health for all